tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977419.post8531631227828392038..comments2023-08-19T06:36:16.096-04:00Comments on James River Maven: Doug’s ReplacementBert Berlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475537924353776378noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977419.post-9043381127532690842008-02-24T16:37:00.000-05:002008-02-24T16:37:00.000-05:00I am all for open discussions about candidates, ra...I am all for open discussions about candidates, race, class, etc., but it seems to me that Richmond has yet to determine an order of priorities.<BR/><BR/>Ok, education is important. What about education?<BR/><BR/>I would argue that renovating, updating, and building new school BUILDINGS (especially for ADA and energy conservation and basic use) should be the priority.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately it looks like Wilder, Pantele are hoping to use RPS as just another political football. Meanwhile, the corporates get more money for their downtown white elephant art and convention centers. So much for 'City of the Future'...<BR/><BR/>I am looking forward to candidates that can present a good list of ordered priorities. So far, only Goldman seems willing to do this. And its too early for me to say he is the one I am voting for.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185330355847710755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977419.post-23352810897301855152008-02-23T10:15:00.000-05:002008-02-23T10:15:00.000-05:00If we really want to have fun we should add my for...If we really want to have fun we should add my former councilman to the list who said he wouldn't come back to Richmond 'till Douggie left office...<BR/><BR/>Sa'id El'Amin....<BR/><BR/>Ok, discuss.Bookstore Piethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229389993923004442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977419.post-60009951350795929802008-02-22T23:00:00.000-05:002008-02-22T23:00:00.000-05:00Here is a list of names that I'm putting forward t...Here is a list of names that I'm putting forward to help you inspire some reaction and debate. <BR/><BR/>-Michelle Mitchel, former sherriff<BR/>-David Baugh, ACLU attorney<BR/>-L. Shirley Harvey, former city council member<BR/>-Eugene Trani, VCU prez<BR/>-Elliott Yamin from American Idol<BR/>-Alicia Rasin, Citizens Against Crime<BR/>-Ray Boone, Free Press editor<BR/>-Deborah Jewell Sherman, Superintendent of Schools<BR/>-Ross MacKenzie, RTD <BR/>-Ambivalent Richmonder, Urban Richmond~ blogger<BR/><BR/><BR/>And Maven, do talk about race (and class). It's time that this pot got stirred.RVA Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214920696412259243noreply@blogger.com